Ihor Dubyna, head of the Odesa Regional Mental Health Medical Center, spoke about the use of ketamine therapy in Ukraine. It is considered only when standard methods of treating depression are ineffective.
In Kyiv, the first anti-radiation shelter, costing over 47 million hryvnias, has been built in the Obolonskyi district. It is located on the territory of the educational complex "Persha Lastivka" on Heroes of Azov Regiment Street 30-a. The construction of another shelter is ongoing.
Global financial markets are in turmoil amid new decisions by the US administration. Bitcoin fell by more than $20,000, while other digital assets lost up to 15% of their capitalization. Fintech expert Olena Sosiedka commented on the reasons for the fall in the crypto market and gave a forecast for the recovery of digital asset values.
Physical activity affects the chemistry and structure of the brain, increasing the volume of the hippocampus and basal ganglia. Psychologist Oksana Homel and President of FC "Metalist 1925" Bohdan Boyko confirm that sports develop cognitive activity, self-discipline, and help overcome stress.
This week, from October 13 to 19, promises to be one of the most powerful in the last month, bringing renewal and deep transformations. Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko spoke about the influence of planets on creativity, finances, and possible conflicts.
Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv will consider a motion to remove Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksii Momot on October 15. He is suspected of embezzling over UAH 6.6 million in budget funds.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vetoed law No. 11387, which provides for increased fines, including for contempt of court and ignoring appeals from the Verkhovna Rada. A source in parliament claims that the bill will not be finalized by the relevant committee.
NABU has been investigating the case of businessman Oleksiy Fedorychev for over 10 years. Former judge Oleksandr Sytnykov notes that such a duration is a sign of inefficiency and hidden interest of the detectives.
The surge in incidence of the new "Frankenstein" coronavirus variant in Ukraine passed back in August, and it is already losing activity. According to virologist Alla Myronenko, COVID-19 is seasonal and does not pose a serious threat.
The Russian army has started using Shahed attack drones with cameras to hit moving targets, such as railway depots. This allows the occupiers to see images in real time and record the results of the strikes.
Ukrainian pharmacies are now obliged to offer customers one of the three cheapest analogues of medicines, which allows saving hundreds of hryvnias. This became possible thanks to government decisions at the end of 2024, aimed at increasing the availability of medicines.
A beaver migration is observed in Ivano-Frankivsk region, which is a rare phenomenon for the region. Expert Roman Hezha explains that this is a natural process and advises communities to learn to coexist with the animals, using technical solutions to minimize possible damage.
Bitcoin rose by almost 10%, updating its historical maximum to over $125,000, thanks to record inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and seasonal October optimism. The macroeconomic situation in the US and the weakening dollar also contributed to the growth, making cryptocurrencies attractive to investors.
The fight against corruption in Ukraine will be more effective after the elimination of NABU's monopoly, which has effectively removed the state from this process, believes Anatoliy Burmich, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Anti-Corruption Committee. In his opinion, an external independent audit is also necessary.
Economic expert Oleksandr Okhrimenko believes that in 2026, the dollar exchange rate may not exceed 42 hryvnias. It is difficult to predict the euro exchange rate due to its dependence on the political situation in the United States.
The first reading of the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026 is scheduled for October 21-23. The main challenge is numerous proposals to increase expenditures that do not have realistic sources of funding.
A fintech expert predicts a moderate devaluation of the hryvnia in 2026, with the dollar exchange rate at 48 hryvnias and the euro at 52 hryvnias. She emphasizes the importance of diversification to minimize risks.
The deadline for the construction of the 2nd launch complex of the National Military Memorial Cemetery is set for June 30, 2026. Currently, 97 unidentified bodies have been buried and 9 fallen defenders of Ukraine have been interred.
Raising a young footballer in Ukraine up to the age of 12 costs parents over UAH 300,000. After the age of 12, annual expenses exceed UAH 80,000, and the total amount by the age of 18 reaches almost half a million hryvnias.
The state agency PlayCity announced that the State Online Monitoring System (SOMS) for gambling will be launched in two phases, with the estimated full launch of the second phase in December 2026. The first phase of SOMS, whose development began in September 2025, will cost almost UAH 26 million and will allow monitoring of players' money transfers and their identifiers.
